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Bobcats, Jordan Host 2nd Annual Cats Care Day of Service
By Mr. Happening at February 21, 2012 | 1:31 pm | 0 Comment
February 21, 2012 Bobcats, Jordan Host 2nd Annual Cats Care Day of Service BSE Partners with SportSouth, Second Harvest Food Bank to Give Back Bobcats Sports & Entertainment (BSE) and FOX Sports' regional network SportSouth partnered on Monday to help fight hunger with an entire day of service dedicated to providing meals to under served children, adults and
Duke Energy & Progress Energy Revise Merger Plan
By Mr. Happening at February 17, 2012 | 7:14 pm | 0 Comment
February 17, 2012 Duke Energy of Charlotte has submitted another merger plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for their twice rejected proposal to acquire Raleigh based Progress Energy in a $13.7 billion all-stock deal that would create the nation's largest utility. The companies need the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and
Feds Approve $70M For Blue Line Light Rail Extension
By Mr. Happening at February 15, 2012 | 3:33 pm | 0 Comment
February 15, 2012 The federal government on Tuesday committed $70 million for a project to extend Charlotte's Lynx Blue Line Light Rail, paving the way for the expected grant agreement to be approved in the fall to fully fund completion of the project. During a national media teleconference, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Transit Administration
CMS Bus Driver & Students Honored For Response To Bus Fire
By Mr. Happening at February 13, 2012 | 10:10 am | 0 Comment
January 13, 2012 Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) bus driver Lindora Richardson will be honored today for her efforts in saving students aboard a school bus that started smoking then caught fire. Charlotte Fire Chief Jon Hannan is expected to present Richardson with a certificate for her efforts, while the students aboard bus No. 295 also will be recognized for
Madonna Performing In Charlotte, For The Very First Time
By Mr. Happening at February 8, 2012 | 7:14 pm | 0 Comment
January 8, 2012 On the heels of her highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance, Madonna has announced a new world tour that begins on May 29 in Israel and stops at Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena on November 15th. Tickets for the Charlotte concert go on sale at 10am Monday, March 5th, at www.livenation.com, the arena box office, Ticketmaster, or by phone
Extended Stay Hotels Headquarters To Add 60+ Finance Jobs In Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at February 8, 2012 | 5:14 pm | 0 Comment
February 8, 2012 Extended Stay Hotels is hiring about 60 to 65 new employees in its finance division as the company completes its headquarters move to Charlotte. Most positions are traditional jobs like accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, said Randy Patterson, executive vice president for human resources. Some are hourly, some salaried, and all
Charlotte Area Student Wins Super Bowl Honor
By Mr. Happening at February 6, 2012 | 10:35 am | 0 Comment
February 6, 2012 James Gale, a fifth-grader at Weddington Elementary, was chosen as the NFL Play 60 Super Kid and presented the official football to the referee on the 50-yard line before the kickoff at this year's Super Bowl. He also got his 30 seconds of fame during halftime as Bob Costas introduced him to the NBC television audience. More than 10,000 fans,
Venues Announced For DNC Host Committee Events
By Mr. Happening at February 1, 2012 | 11:14 am | 0 Comment
February 1, 2012 At a press conference yesterday at the Charlotte Museum of History, the Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee announced the venues that have been selected to host welcome events for the 15,000 members of the media and approximately 6,000 delegates coming to Charlotte for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The Media Welcome Event is
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Animal Walk Will Not Occur Tonight
By Mr. Happening at January 31, 2012 | 9:12 pm | 0 Comment
January 31, 2012 UPDATE: The Grand Animal Walk will not occur tonight due to an issue with the railroad. The walk was originally scheduled for 10pm but the train is stuck 60 miles outside of Charlotte and arrival time is still to be determined. The Grand Animal Walk of The Greatest Show On Earth is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, January 31 at 10 p.m. This
Charlotte’s Brittany Kerr Advances on American Idol
By Mr. Happening at January 27, 2012 | 6:00 pm | 0 Comment
January 27, 2012 Charlotte Bobcats cheerleader Brittany Kerr, a 24-year-old South Meck graduate and former UNCC student, has advanced to the Hollywood round of this year's American Idol. Kerr has emerged as one of American Idol’s early-season breakout stars after a January 18th airing of her audition. It was notable partly because she appears to be a talented
Wake Forest University Opens Charlotte Center
By Mr. Happening at January 26, 2012 | 4:12 pm | 0 Comment
January 26, 2012 Hundreds of Wake Forest students, faculty, staff, alumni and local dignitaries were in attendance to celebrate the grand opening of the University’s new Uptown Charlotte campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 26th. The 30,000 square-foot space will house its Charlotte MBA programs for working professionals. It also will house
Cam Newton Added To Pro Bowl
By Mr. Happening at January 23, 2012 | 3:01 pm | 0 Comment
January 23, 2012 Carolina Panthers' rookie quarterback Cam Newton has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster and will play in the NFL's all-star game on Sunday at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii (NBC, 7 p.m. ET). Newton replaces quarterback Eli Manning, who will play in Super Bowl XLVI for the New York Giants against the New England Patriots on Feb. 5. "It's
Southwest Airlines to Fly Out of Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at January 20, 2012 | 7:47 pm | 0 Comment
January 20, 2012 Southwest Airlines will begin flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport as part of its acquisition of AirTran Airways. The nation's largest low-cost carrier says Charlotte is one of 22 Air Tran destinations that will be integrated into Southwest's route network, according to a Friday press release from Southwest Airlines. The move
Charlotte Expected To Add New Jobs in 2012
By Mr. Happening at January 18, 2012 | 6:54 pm | 0 Comment
January 18, 2012 A recently released report states that the Charlotte region is expected to add new jobs in 2012 and that the area has gone from negative to positive job growth, and at a higher rate than many other major U.S. cities. Although growth is expected, Charlotte won't likely return to its pre-recession employment peak until 2014 or 2015, according to the
Crime in Charlotte Down 7 Percent in 2011
By Mr. Happening at January 17, 2012 | 6:53 pm | 0 Comment
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released its annual crime statistics for 2011 and overall crime is down 7 percent. CMPD Chief Rodney Monroe spoke Tuesday morning at the department's Providence Division, the area which saw the biggest decrease in crime. He said the results show that hard work by police and cooperation with the district attorney's office
Charlotte DNC Shortened To 3 Days
By Mr. Happening at January 17, 2012 | 2:29 pm | 0 Comment
January 17, 2012 The 2012 Democratic National Convention, being held in Charlotte in September, will be shortened from the traditional four days to three. "We are shortening the convention program from the traditional four days to three," Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Steve Kerrigan stated on Tuesday, "to make room for a day to organize and celebrate
Bank of America Mortgage Outreach Event for Customers Facing Hardship
By Mr. Happening at January 13, 2012 | 4:11 pm | 0 Comment
As part of Bank of America’s commitment to providing assistance to customers who are experiencing financial hardship, Bank of America is hosting a free, three-day customer outreach event - Thursday, January 12 - Saturday, January 14, 2012. While customers are on-site at the event, they will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with home retention specialists to
Daimler Trucks To Add 1,200 Jobs In Greater Charlotte Region
By Mr. Happening at January 12, 2012 | 8:12 pm | 0 Comment
January 12, 2012 Daimler Trucks North America will add 1,100 jobs at its Freightliner truck plant in Rowan County, as well as boosting the work force at its Gastonia parts plant by about 100 employees. Freight volume is back up to pre-crisis levels, and vehicle fleets are now being gradually replaced after not having been modernized for several years, the company
Chiquita Golf Classic Relocates To Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at January 11, 2012 | 10:21 pm | 0 Comment
January 11, 2012 The PGA Tour's Nationwide Tour will partner with Chiquita Brands to bring the Nationwide Tour to Charlotte, NC for the first time in 2012 when the Chiquita Classic is played September 24-30 at The Club at Longview. The announcement comes six weeks after Chiquita unveiled plans to relocate its global headquarters to Charlotte. A three-year tournament
Construction Completed For Osso Restaurant & Lounge
By Mr. Happening at January 11, 2012 | 9:31 pm | 0 Comment
Hendrick Construction Completes Osso Restaurant & Lounge NC Music Factory's New Restaurant is Upscale Modern Lounge CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Hendrick Construction, Inc. has completed the stylish Osso Restaurant & Lounge, which is now open in Charlotte's premier entertainment district. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant features
Charlotte Area Gas Prices Soar
By Mr. Happening at January 9, 2012 | 12:47 pm | 0 Comment
January 9, 2012 Drivers stopping to fill up their gas tanks can expect to start paying more this week. Gas prices have increased more than 15 cents in just seven days. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Charlotte market has jumped to $3.43 from $3.27 a week ago, according to AAA Carolinas . A month ago, a gallon of regular gas cost $3.29
Bobcats Defeat Knicks On The Road 118-110
By Mr. Happening at January 5, 2012 | 8:06 am | 0 Comment
January 5, 2012 Boris Diaw rebounded from a dreadful game a night earlier with a season-high 27 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats snapped a four-game losing streak with a 118-110 victory last night over the Knicks in New York. Gerald Henderson added 24 points for the Bobcats, who capped a three-game trip by winning for the first time since their opener. Reserve
Charlotte Proposes Ordinance Changes For Safety During DNC
By Mr. Happening at January 4, 2012 | 6:45 pm | 0 Comment
January 4, 2012 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the City Attorney presented ordinance changes to Charlotte City Council Tuesday night - changes they believe are necessary to keep residents, politicians and visitors safe during the Democratic National Convention. In a proposal generated by Charlotte's city attorney and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are
Panthers Steve Smith taking WR Teammates to Pro Bowl
By Mr. Happening at January 2, 2012 | 3:39 pm | 0 Comment
January 2, 2012 Only two Carolina Panthers were named to the Pro Bowl, wide receiver Steve Smith and center Ryan Kalil, but the team will have many more representatives in Honolulu. Steve Smith, who earned his fifth Pro Bowl honor, has decided to bring his wide receiver teammates with him for the trip to Honolulu. Smith surprised his teammates last week by telling
Designated Drivers Encouraged on New Year’s Eve
By Mr. Happening at December 29, 2011 | 7:22 pm | 0 Comment
December 29, 2011 New Year's Eve is a busy time for drunken driving checkpoints because too many people do not make good decisions. Statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal fewer people are drinking and driving compared to five years ago. However, the numbers also show about 112 million drunk drivers on the road last
Drop in Charlotte Housing Prices Slowing
By Mr. Happening at December 26, 2011 | 7:36 pm | 0 Comment
December 26, 2011 Housing prices in Charlotte dropped 1.2 percent in the year ending Oct. 31, according to Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index. That decrease was better than the larger drops seen at 16 of the 20 major cities tracked in the index, and better than the 3.4 percent average drop for home prices nationally. Only two markets showed price
Charlotte Receives $18M Grant For Light Rail Improvements
By Mr. Happening at December 20, 2011 | 5:41 pm | 0 Comment
December 20, 2011 The city of Charlotte has received an $18 million federal grant to help improve the Lynx Blue Light Rail line. Peter Rogoff, the top executive at the Federal Transit Administration, brought the check to Charlotte and presented it to Mayor Anthony Foxx and local transit chief Carolyn Flowers at Seventh Street Station uptown. The money is from a
Bismack Biyombo Agrees to $1.5M Buyout; Free to Join Bobcats
By Mr. Happening at December 19, 2011 | 10:55 am | 0 Comment
December 19, 2011 Forward Bismack Biyombo is set to join the Charlotte Bobcats after agreeing to pay a buyout clause to be released from his contract with his Spanish team, NBA.com reports. Biyombo initially sought to avoid paying the $1.5 million buyout fee, but his civil suit against Fuenlabrada was dismissed last week. Biyombo had two years remaining on his
Brotha Fred’s Charlotte Radio Run Ends; Ace & TJ Returns
By Mr. Happening at December 18, 2011 | 4:01 pm | 0 Comment
December 18, 2011 After more than 5 years on the Charlotte airwaves, Brotha Fred's morning radio show has ended on Channel 96.1, being replaced by the Ace & TJ show. Brotha Fred, real name Christopher Frederick, told fans on Facebook: “I am beyond appreciative for the opportunity to host this show in Chicago and thank Charlotte for over five years of
Charlotte Population Grows By 35 Percent Since 2005
By Mr. Happening at December 15, 2011 | 10:03 am | 0 Comment
December 15, 2011 The city of Charlotte’s population grew more than 35 percent since 2005. That increase pushed the Queen City to the 17th largest city in the nation with 731,424 residents estimated in 2010. Charlotte has more people than cities like Washington, D.C (24); Denver (26) and Las Vegas (30), according to the U.S. census. The gender breakdown of
Message From Michael Jordan
By Mr. Happening at December 13, 2011 | 9:34 am | 0 Comment
Message From Michael Jordan December 12, 2011 Dear Charlotte Bobcats Fans: Throughout my basketball career, I don't think there has ever been a time when I have been more excited to get a season started. This was a challenging offseason for our franchise and the NBA. There is simply no denying it. A work stoppage during the process of improving the NBA's business
CATS Receives Record of Decision for Blue Line Light Rail Extension
By Mr. Happening at December 12, 2011 | 8:25 pm | 0 Comment
December 12, 2011 The future of mass transit in the Charlotte region reached another milestone this month. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) received its Record of Decision from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project. FTA has determined that the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Charlotte 49ers Advance to Men’s Soccer Finals
By Mr. Happening at December 9, 2011 | 11:13 pm | 0 Comment
December 9, 2011 Unseeded Charlotte 49ers beat second-seeded Creighton 4-1 in penalty kicks Friday night to advance to the NCAA men's soccer final for the first time. The 49ers (17-4-3) and Bluejays (21-3) failed to score in regulation and both of the 10-minute overtime sessions. But Charlotte converted each of its four penalty kicks, compared to one for
Charlotte Bobcats 2011-12 Schedule Released
By Mr. Happening at December 6, 2011 | 5:29 pm | 0 Comment
December 6, 2011 With the NBA lockout finally being resolved, the NBA has released this season's games schedule for all 30 teams, including the Charlotte Bobcats. The league's shortened 66-game slate means teams will not play all out-of-conference teams twice, so teams won't play in every NBA city. The schedule is available for viewing and download online. A
ACC Championship Game To Remain In Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at December 5, 2011 | 11:38 am | 0 Comment
Monday, December 5, 2011 Charlotte will continue as the host city for the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship football game for at least two more years. The 2012 and 2013 Dr Pepper ACC championship games will continue to be held at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, commissioner John Swofford announced on Friday. The venue received a unanimous vote from the
Chiquita Chooses Charlotte For New Headquarters
By Mr. Happening at November 30, 2011 | 1:04 pm | 0 Comment
November 30, 2011 After months of consideration, Banana giant Chiquita Brands International has decided to move their headquarters from their current location in Cincinatti, OH to the city of Charlotte, NC. Chiquita confirmed Tuesday it will move its global headquarters to Charlotte after a North Carolina economic development panel approved an incentives deal worth
Charlotte Bobcats & NBA Get Back To Work
By Mr. Happening at November 26, 2011 | 4:46 pm | 0 Comment
November 26, 2011 After a lockout that lasted for 5 months, the Charlotte Bobcats and the rest of the NBA have reached an agreement to begin the NBA season in late December. Over the weekend, players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a new, 10-year labor agreement, with the regular season tipping off Christmas Day. Most teams, including the Bobcats, will
Charlotte-to-Mooresville Train Being Considered
By Mr. Happening at November 22, 2011 | 12:20 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Various city and county leaders have been pushing for over a year to approve plans to extend Charlotte’s proposed Red Line commuter train into the city of Mooresville. Leaders said the Red Line will not only move people across the region, but also will serve as an economic engine for Lake Norman. “A great benefit of the rail lines
Duke Energy Merger Expected To Add More Charlotte Jobs
By Mr. Happening at November 19, 2011 | 5:16 pm | 0 Comment
Saturdy, November 19, 2011 While some positions will be eliminated company wide in Duke Energy Corp's $26 billion merger with Progress Energy Inc, Charlotte will end up gaining local jobs in the deal. According to Duke Chief Executive Jim Rogers, up to 2,000 positions could be loss as a result of the merger, but Charlotte should see an increase in jobs. “By the
Toll Lanes May Be Coming To Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at November 18, 2011 | 6:41 pm | 0 Comment
Friday, November 18, 2011 North Carolina is considering adding a toll lane as part of a project to widen I-485 in South Charlotte and Pineville. The N.C. Department of Transportation is likely to add a high-occupancy toll lane, or HOT lane, in both directions of I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 521/Johnston Road, Barry Moose, N.C. Division of Highways engineer said.
